Pressure washer review - Introduction

A pressure washer is more than just a tool to speed up the Sunday afternoon routine of washing your car; it's actually a multi-purpose hub of ingenuity that can save not only hours of painstaking cleaning, but also a whole heap of cash.

The right machine will reduce the amount of elbow grease required to discharge your domestic responsibilities, and will also help to ward off corrosion on your car, and extend the life of driveways, patios and garden furniture.

So, with spring approaching, the grime and salt of a harsh winter on the roads needs to be despatched from your car, while the moss and algae needs to be blasted from your garden – you need a pressure washer

The resultsWe've tested machines from £50-£260, so there should be one to suit all budgets. Here are the winners, from overall best buy to the best buy in each price bracket.

Overall winnerKarcher K3.550 Price: £159.58 The Karcher is keenly priced, but goes about its work with plenty of muscle. It's a truly versatile machine that can easily handle most domestic chores. Click here